title: Usefulness of intravenous magnesium for multifocal atrial tachycardia in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
abstract: Intravenous magnesium is an effective drug for rate control in multifocal atrial tachycardia. In addition, magnesium may be helpful in restoring sinus rhythm.
authors.affiliation: Cardiovascular Division, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan 48202, USA.
authors.forename: J K
authors.initials: JK
authors.lastname: McCord
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Borzak
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Davis
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Gheorghiade
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D004562:Electrocardiography; D005260:Female; D006325:Heart Atria; D006339:Heart Rate / Q000187:drug effects; D006801:Humans; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous; D008173:Lung Diseases, Obstructive / Q000150:complications*; D008274:Magnesium / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D016037:Single-Blind Method; D013610:Tachycardia / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology*; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D008274:Magnesium